Springboks

South Africa's Willie Le Roux during a training session at Stade des Fauvettes in Domont near Paris. Picture date: Monday October 23, 2023.

Willie ready to face Irish, Moodie out

Jake White says Willie le Roux will be ready to face Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in a fortnight, but Canan Moodie is likely to miss out.

Edwill steals the show on Bok debut

Edwill van der Merwe was voted MVP after marking his Test debut with a try as the Springboks eased to a comfortable victory over Wales at Twickenham.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 22: Caleb Clarke and Dalton Papali'i of the Blues pose for a photo with the Super Rugby Pacific trophy inside the changing rooms after winning the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match between Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park, on June 22, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Kiwi champs have Bok appeal

Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Blues are the definition of what the All Blacks have not been in recent years, and are closer in DNA to the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Rassie: It wasn’t perfect but it’s a start

Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as the Springboks kicked off their season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Jesse Kriel of South Africa is tackled by Owen Watkin during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks wallop Wales in season opener

The world champion Springboks overcame an indifferent first-half effort to convincingly beat Wales in their opening Test of 2024 at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.

Pick your MVP: Boks vs Wales

The world champions beat Wales 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday, who was the most valuable Springbok?

Rate the Ref: Chris Busby

Rate the performance of Irish referee Chris Busby in South Africa’s season opener against Wales at Twickenham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales warm up during the Wales Captain's Run at Twickenham Stadium on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Wales rocked by player exit

A seasoned campaigner in the pack has reportedly quit the Wales squad with immediate effect after feeling disrespected by head coach Warren Gatland.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Jordan Hendrikse of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team photograph, captains run and press conference at Twickenham on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bok coach excited to see Jordan fly

Mzwandile Stick says Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to spark a new-look Springbok backline on Saturday, as Pieter-Steph du Toit gears up to renew hostilities with Wales.